This qualification will support learners to develop the knowledge and skills required to work in a range of clinical healthcare support settings.

Topics covered include assisting in the administration of medicine, supporting individuals with day to day activities and understanding mental health and well-being.

• Introduction to personal development in health, social care or children’s and young people’s settings
• Introduction to communication in health, social care or children’s and young people’s settings
• Introduction to duty of care in health, social care or children’s and young people’s settings
• Introduction to equality and inclusion in health, social care or children’s and young people’s settings
• Contribute to health and safety in health and social care
• The Principles of Infection Prevention and Control
• Implement person centred approaches in health and social care
• Principles of safeguarding and protection in health and social care
• Handle information in health and social care settings
• Principles of Health Promotion (HP1)
• Promotion of General Health and Well-being (HP3)
• Select and wear appropriate personal protective equipment for work in health care settings (HSS / GEN002)
• Prepare individuals for healthcare activities (HSS / GEN004)
• Support individuals undergoing healthcare activities (HSC 2025)
• Monitor and maintain the environment and resources during and after clinical / therapeutic activities (HSS / GEN007)
• First Aid Essentials (CHS 35)
• Dementia Awareness
• Understand Mental Health Problems

• Applicants should: – have basic literacy and numeracy skills – be willing to work as part of a team – have a keen interest in providing high standards of customer service – expect to work at heights and in enclosed spaces
• You must be an EU citizen and have lived within the EU continuously for the last 3 years,
• You must not have a degree, HND, HNC, Foundation Degree or be studying towards any of these.
• You must be willing to sign up to our Apprentice scheme for 12 months.

It will be assessed by your tutor or assessor using a portfolio of evidence, practical demonstrations and assignments.

At the end of the programme apprentices will have achieved:

• Level 2 Diploma in Clinical Healthcare Support
• Level 1 Maths and English Functional Skills

• Assistant Dietician
• Maternity Support Worker
• Medical Laboratory Assistant
• Occupational Therapy Assistant
• Physiotherapy Assistant.